Viruses

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What do viruses need to reproduce?

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They need a host cell.

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Why are viruses considered non-living?

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They cannot reproduce on their own.

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What happens to cells when their membranes break apart?

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The virus destroys and damages a host cell.

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In which phase does the lysing of a cell occur?

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Phase 5.

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What is the fifth step in the lytic cycle?

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Release.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the lytic cycle?

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The lytic cycle is a process by which a virus infects a host cell, replicates, and then causes the cell to burst, releasing new viruses.

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What is a host cell?

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A host cell is a living cell that a virus infects to reproduce.

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What is genetic material in viruses?

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Genetic material in viruses can be DNA or RNA that carries the information needed for the virus to replicate.

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What is the role of the capsid in a virus?

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The capsid is the protein shell that encases the viral genetic material and helps protect it.